EP2245236B1 - Verbindungselement für platten - Google Patents

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EP2245236B1
EP2245236B1 EP08720206.5A EP08720206A EP2245236B1 EP 2245236 B1 EP2245236 B1 EP 2245236B1 EP 08720206 A EP08720206 A EP 08720206A EP 2245236 B1 EP2245236 B1 EP 2245236B1
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connecting element
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Ario Ceccotti
Paolo Galletti
Daniele Maltinti
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Consiglio Nazionale delle Richerche CNR
Trentino Sviluppo SpA
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/18—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons
    • E04B1/26—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of wood
    • E04B1/2604—Connections specially adapted therefor
    • E04B1/2608—Connectors made from folded sheet metal
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B5/00—Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them
    • F16B5/0004—Joining sheets, plates or panels in abutting relationship
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B2200/00—Constructional details of connections not covered for in other groups of this subclass
    • F16B2200/50—Flanged connections
    • F16B2200/503—Flanged connections the flange being separate from the elements to be connected

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  • the present invention relates to a connecting element for panels.
  • the present invention is advantageously applied in the connection of wooden panels in the sector of construction of wooden buildings.
  • the present invention is also advantageously applied in the connection of panels made of other material, for example, panels made of multi-layer material, concrete or other material.
  • Such connecting elements comprise a portion for connection to a first panel and a second portion which is fixed to a second panel.
  • T-shaped connecting elements have at least one portion which can be inserted in a notch suitably made in the panel during panel construction. In this way, the panel is connected in such a way that the connecting element is at least partly hidden.
  • connecting elements are used for panel angular connections.
  • these elements are used to connect two panels at right angles to one another.
  • said type of connection is used to connect a panel forming a floor and/or ceiling of a building to a panel at least partly forming a supporting wall or partition wall of the building.
  • the prior art connecting elements have poor structural features, in particular in terms of rigidity.
  • US5230198 discloses a connecting system comprising a cradle member for supporting a first beam and integral with a base plate connected to a second beam, and also comprising a V-shaped supporting element which is fixed to the base plate and holds the cradle member in a desired sloped orientation.
  • FR2266775 discloses a connecting element having a truncated V-shaped frame having lateral openings and which can be secured to a panel by inserting a pin in the panel and in the lateral holes of the truncated V-shaped frame.
  • the truncated V-shaped frame has no base plate and can be secured to another panel or to another truncated V-shaped frame by connecting the aforementioned pin with the other panel or with the other pin of the other truncated V-shaped frame.
  • the technical purpose of the present invention is to propose a connecting element for panels which is free of the above-mentioned disadvantages.
  • the present invention has for an aim to propose a connecting element for panels which has noticeably improved structural features.
  • the present invention has for an aim to propose a connecting element for panels which allows easy, rapid and safe assembly of the panels for constructing a building.
  • the numeral 1 denotes as a whole a connecting element for panels.
  • the connecting element 1 comprises at least one plate 2, preferably flat, which can be fixed to a first wooden panel 3 and a connecting body 4 connected to the plate 2 and which can be inserted in a second wooden panel 5.
  • the connecting body 4 can be inserted in a cavity 6 shaped to match it made in the second panel 5 ( Figure 2 ).
  • this feature allows the centred assembly of panels.
  • the position of the cavity 6 made in the second panel 5 carefully determines the position relative to the first panel 3.
  • the connecting body 4 extends mainly along a direction of extension perpendicular to a-plane in which the plate 2 lies.
  • the connecting element 1 comprises two flat coplanar plates 2, each connected to the connecting body 4.
  • Each plate 2 has at least one hole 7 for housing an anchor element 8 needed to fix the plate 2 to the first panel 3.
  • the plate 2 has a plurality of holes 7 which are substantially aligned and equidistant, in practice each housing a corresponding anchor element 8.
  • the anchor element 8 may, for example, be a nail, a self-tapping screw or other element.
  • the connecting body 4 has a substantially "V"-shaped cross-section and also has a top edge 9 which can be completely inserted in the cavity 6.
  • the connecting body 4 comprises two further plates 10, preferably flat, set at an angle to each other and converging towards the top edge 9. Each further plate 10 is connected to a respective plate 2.
  • the further plates 10 of the connecting body 4 have first ends 10a which are associated with one another to form the top edge 9 and which can be completely inserted in the cavity 6, and second ends 10b, opposite the first ends, connected to the plates 2.
  • the first ends 10a of the further plates 10 are integrated with one another.
  • connecting body 4 there is at least one through-hole 11 for housing means 12 for fixing the connecting body to the second panel 5.
  • the connecting body 4 has a plurality of through-holes 11 for housing respective fixing means 12.
  • the plates 2 lie in such a way that they extend away from one another from the second ends 10b of the further plates 10. In an alternative (not illustrated), the plates 2 lie in such a way that they extend towards one another so that they are below the further plates 10 of the connecting body 4.
  • the through-holes 11 are made through the further plates 10 close to their first ends 10a. In other words, the through-holes 11 are made close to the top edge 9 of the connecting body 4.
  • the fixing means 12 comprise a screw 14 connected to a sleeve 15, both inserted in the through-holes 11.
  • the connecting element 1 comprises a single plate 2 for connection to the first panel 3.
  • the plate 2 is connected to the connecting body 4 in such a way that it lies opposite the top edge 9.
  • the plate 2 is connected to the second ends 10b of the further plates 10 of the connecting body 4. In other words, the plate 2 lies below the further plates 10.
  • first ends 10a of the further plates 10 are drawn near one another to form the top edge 9.
  • first ends 10a are separate and are not fixed to each other.
  • the plate 2 has the holes 7 for housing respective anchor elements 8 for fixing the plate 2 to the first panel 3.
  • each further plate 10 of the connecting body 4 has a respective "V"-shaped notch 16 made at the top edge 9.
  • the notches 16, made at the first ends 10a of the further plates 10, are positioned opposite one another to form an opening 17 allowing access to the plate 2.
  • each further plate 10 of the connecting body 4 has a respective cutout 18 at one lateral edge 10c of the further plates 10.
  • the cutouts 18 are created along the opposite lateral edges 10c of the further plates 10. In this way, the working area for access to the plate 2 from the sides of the connecting element 1 advantageously increases, making it easier to fit the anchor elements 8.
  • the plate 2 has four holes 7 aligned in pairs.
  • the holes 7 are arranged in positions alternately offset relative to a longitudinal axis "A" of the plate 2 ( Figure 5 ). This feature allows easier access to the holes 7 for fixing the connecting element 1 to the first panel 3.
  • the connecting element 1 is made by bending a single sheet made of a metal material.
  • the sheet is preferably made of steel.
  • the invention achieves the preset aims and brings important advantages.
  • the specific shape of the connecting body allows the connecting element to achieve good structural features.
  • the "V"-shaped cross-section of the connecting body noticeably increases its structural rigidity.
  • the connecting body lies in the cavity in the second panel, the latter can at least temporarily maintain its position thanks to the rigidity of the connecting element without having to be immediately fixed in a more stable fashion.
  • Another important advantage which should be noticed relates to application of the connecting element in the sector of earthquake-resistant buildings.
  • the connecting element disclosed features a considerable compromise between rigidity and elasticity.
  • the shape of the connecting body allows small elastic deformations of the connecting element.
  • This feature gives the buildings in which it is applied good earthquake-resistant features.
  • Two panels connected using the connecting element which are subjected to strong vibrations can endure relative oscillations which allow the preservation of the structural integrity of the building.

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Claims (13)

  1. Verbindungselement zur Verbindung einer ersten Platte mit einer zweiten Platte, umfassend:
    mindestens einen Teller (2), der an einer ersten Platte (3) fixiert werden kann;
    einen Verbindungskörper (4), der mit dem Teller (2) verbunden ist und der in einen Hohlraum (6) in einer zweiten Platte (5) eingefügt werden kann, wobei dieser Verbindungskörper (4) im Wesentlichen einen V-förmigen Querschnitt besitzt und eine Oberkante (9) aufweist, die vollständig in diesen Hohlraum (6) eingefügt werden kann;
    Mittel (12) zum Befestigen des Verbindungskörpers (4) an der zweiten Platte (5);
    wobei der Verbindungskörper (4) zwei weitere Teller (10) umfasst, die zur Oberkante (9) zusammenlaufen, und mindestens einer davon mit der Platte (2) verbunden ist, der Verbindungskörper (4) mindestens eine Durchgangsbohrung (11) aufweist, um die Mittel (12) zur Befestigung des Verbindungskörpers (4) an der zweiten Platte (5) unterzubringen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die weiteren Teller (10) jeweilige erste Enden (10a) aufweisen, die miteinander verbunden sind, um die Oberkante (9) zu bilden, und jeweilige zweite Enden (10b), die gegenständig zu den ersten Enden angeordnet und mit der Platte (2) verbunden sind, sodass die Platte (2) mit den zweiten Enden (10b) der weiteren Teller (10) verbunden ist und gegenständig zur Oberkante (9) liegt;
    jede weitere Seite (10) einen jeweiligen V-förmigen Einschnitt (16), ausgebildet an der Oberkante (9), aufweist, um den Zugriff auf den Teller (2) zu ermöglichen.
  2. Verbindungselement nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Durchgangsbohrung (11) durch die weiteren Teller (10) nahe an den ersten Enden (10a) ausgebildet ist.
  3. Verbindungselement nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Teller (2) mindestens eine Bohrung (7) für die Aufnahme eines Ankerelements (8) zur Befestigung des Tellers (2) an der ersten Platte (3) aufweist.
  4. Verbindungselement nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es zwei Teller (2) umfasst, die mit der ersten Platte (3) verbunden werden können, jeweils verbunden mit dem Verbindungskörper (4), wobei jeder Teller (2) mit einem jeweiligen zweiten Ende (10b) der weiteren Teller (10) verbunden ist.
  5. Verbindungselement nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die ersten Enden (10a) der weiteren Teller (10) verbunden sind.
  6. Verbindungselement nach Anspruch 4 oder 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Teller (2) so angeordnet sind, dass sie sich voneinander wegführend von den jeweiligen zweiten Enden (10b) der weiteren Teller (10) erstrecken.
  7. Verbindungselement nach Anspruch 4 oder 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Teller (2) so angeordnet sind, dass sie sich zueinander hinführend von den jeweiligen zweiten Enden (10b) der weiteren Teller (10) erstrecken.
  8. Verbindungselement nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die ersten Enden (10a) der weiteren Teller (10) nah aneinander gezogen werden.
  9. Verbindungselement nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einschnitte (16) gegenständig angeordnet sind.
  10. Verbindungselement nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jeder weitere Teller (10) einen jeweiligen Ausschnitt (18) mindestens an einer seitlichen Kante (10c) jedes weiteren Tellers (10c) aufweist, um den Zugriff auf den Teller (2) zu ermöglichen.
  11. Verbindungselement nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Ausschnitte (18) entlang gegenständiger seitlicher Kanten (10c) jedes weiteren Tellers (10) ausgebildet sind.
  12. Verbindungselement nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es durch das Biegen eines einzelnen Blechs entsteht.
  13. Verbindungselement nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Blech aus Stahl besteht.
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